Exclusive:Bailey Cadamarteri set for medical with Championship side ahead of seven-figure Sheffield Wednesday exit
Bailey Cadamarteri’s departure from Sheffield Wednesday is nearing completion, The Star understands, with a medical at Championship side Wrexham scheduled for this afternoon.
The Jamaica international has been the subject of widespread interest from a host of clubs throughout the window as the Owls look to raise with funds through player sales. Wednesday resisted offers earlier in the window from a host of suitors including Blackburn Rovers, Millwall, Hibs and Luton Town - but have accepted a deadline day deal as the administration-hit club seeks to raise funds to safeguard against the threat of a future cashflow shortfall.
Cadamarteri is understood to be on his way for a medical with Championship side Wrexham, with the promotion-chasing Welsh outfit having entered the final day of the window as favourites for his signature despite late interest from a handful of clubs including Austrian outfit Rapid Vienna. The high-potential youngster is a product of the Wednesday academy system and has played 57 times for the Owls, scoring seven goals.
The Star understands the fee of the transfer to be in the region of £1m, with the Owls set to recoup a sell-on bonus if the forward is to be sold on for a profit in the future. Wrexham are thought to have committed to a hefty up-front payment of the transfer fee, which will go some way to easing concerns around cashflow coffers.
As things stand it is understood there is no strong sense of momentum behind further Wednesday exits, though some players have retained interest from elsewhere and much can change in the twist and turn of deadline day.
Cadamarteri, who was understood to have been open to staying at Wednesday but joins a club vying for promotion to the Premier League, leaves an already threadbare squad. The Owls are looking to bring in new players - primarily on loan - in deals that will be dependent on financial viability as ratified by the EFL. Young Aston Villa forward Rory Wilson is one name to have been linked.